Sql Developer jobs in United Kingdom

Job Title: Applications Engineer
Reports to: Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Mission of the Role: Determine technical compliance & provide cost estimates for the project, product or service. Research prices of various components involved, acquire relevant quotes from vendors and contractors, and calculate internal processing costs. Support the Commercial & Engineering teams with proposals, understand customer specifications and calculate the final budget for the project, product or service.

• Obtain and understand the customers' requirements, removing all ambiguity via written or verbal communications
• Read, analyse and understand customer technical drawings and specification documents
• Lead complex quote processes with Commercial and Engineering teams, along with Purchasing & our suppliers
• Build and present our technical and cost proposals to the commercial team (and customers where necessary) in a clear and concise manner
• Upon order receipt, clearly communicate the planned route to Engineering & Manufacturing departments to allow for a smooth transition for order execution

• Understand key customers' products and services
• Keep informed of supplier capabilities, pricing and performance
• Drive the correct 8020 assessment of opportunities and plan workload accordingly
• Respond to customers and co-workers in a timely and professional manner
• Communicate company and product values to prospective customers via formal and informal presentations, meetings and communications
• Identify competitors' strengths and weaknesses
• Attend trade shows or appropriate events to gain a broader insight on industry trends, players and technology drivers
• Comply with health and safety policies and procedures
• Support company values including ethical conduct and high integrity in all actions
• The responsibilities listed above are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all tasks to be performed. Additional duties are likely to be required as directed by the Employee's Manager.

• An Engineering Degree in a STEM subject
• Preferred: Photonics or Mechanical Engineering
• Experience with opto-mechanical components
• Competent in Project Management
• Be self-driven to learn new skills and take on new responsibilities
• Competent in the use of computer systems
• Essential: Microsoft Office, ERP/MRP
• Preferred: CAD or Solidworks
• Paint a compelling picture of the vision and strategy to motivate others into action
• The ability to lead and motivate to get the most from your team and peers
• Able to travel internationally to visit customers and suppliers
• Able to communicate fluently in English (written and spoken)

6 months: Complete and Deliver Accurate Estimates in a timely and effective manner

• Familiarisation with products & value streams, people and processes
• Understand current technical capability and limitations
• Provide Engineering Support to the Commercial Team
• Familiarisation with Key 80s customers products and markets
• Able to complete simple cost and technical estimates

1 year: Complete and Deliver Accurate Estimates in a timely and effective manner

• Provide Engineering Support to the Commercial Team
• Qualify and disqualify opportunities as appropriate as per 80-20
• Confidently lead all cost and technical estimates
• Have deep and proficient knowledge of fabrication and coating technical capabilities